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About the role

Chief of Staff — Office of the CEOLocation: Dubai, UAE (with regular travel to London & Courchevel) Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer Level: C-Suite / Executive LeadershipAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to serve as the CEO's most trusted right hand — a strategic, discreet, and highly capable executive who will oversee and integrate the full ecosystem of the CEO's personal and operational affairs. This is not a traditional administrative role; it is a C-suite level position requiring the judgment, gravitas, and operational command of someone capable of running a multi-domain enterprise on the principal's behalf.The successful candidate will act as the central point of coordination and accountability across the CEO's private residences, personal staff, yacht operations, personal finance office, and property portfolio — ensuring every function operates seamlessly, securely, and to the highest standard.Key Responsibilities1. Estate & Household ManagementOversee full operations of three private residences: Dubai, London, and CourchevelManage household budgets, staffing, maintenance schedules, and standards of service across all propertiesEnsure consistency of service levels and protocols whether the CEO is in residence or travelingCoordinate seasonal transitions, property opening/closing, and travel logistics between homes2. Personal Team & Staff LeadershipDirectly manage the CEO's personal staff across all locations (household managers, personal assistants, drivers, security, and household teams)Recruit, onboard, and performance-manage senior personal staffEstablish clear reporting lines, SOPs, and accountability structures across the personal office3. Yacht Operations OversightProvide executive oversight of yacht management, including crew HR matters, vessel readiness, itineraries, and owner's requirementsLiaise with captains, management companies, and crew agencies to ensure operational and service excellenceAct as the CEO's representative on all yacht-related decisions requiring principal-level authority4. Personal Finance Team ManagementOversee the CEO's personal finance office, ensuring accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and expense governance across all personal entities and propertiesCoordinate with family office advisors, private bankers, and accountantsEnsure robust controls, confidentiality, and compliance across all personal financial matters5. Property Renovation & Capital ProjectsManage renovation and capital improvement projects across the property portfolio, from planning through executionOversee contractors, designers, architects, and project budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specificationAct as the CEO's representative in all major renovation decisions6. Strategic & Executive SupportServe as a trusted advisor to the CEO, translating vision into coordinated execution across all personal domainsPrioritize competing demands across households, teams, and geographies, exercising sound judgment on the CEO's behalfRepresent the CEO in meetings and decisions where direct principal involvement is not requiredMaintain absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding all personal, financial, and family mattersRequirementsExperience10+ years in a senior Chief of Staff, Estate Director, Family Office, or General Manager role serving UHNW individuals, family offices, or private principalsDemonstrated experience managing multi-property households across international locationsPrior exposure to yacht operations, personal finance/family office structures, and capital/renovation projects is essentialTrack record of managing and leading multidisciplinary teams at a senior levelSkills & AttributesExecutive presence and the ability to operate at CEO/principal level with total discretionExceptional organisational and multi-tasking ability across complex, geographically dispersed operationsStrong financial acumen and comfort overseeing budgets, reporting, and cost controlOutstanding people leadership — able to manage diverse teams (household, marine, financial, project) with authority and empathyImpeccable judgment, loyalty, and integrity; unquestionable trustworthiness with sensitive/confidential informationFluency in English required; additional languages (French, Arabic) an advantage given the London/Courchevel/Dubai footprintWillingness and flexibility to travel extensively and be on-call for principal needsEducationBachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent executive education strongly preferredBenefitsA high-trust, high-impact executive role at the center of a sophisticated private officeCompetitive executive-level compensation package, commensurate with experienceHousing/travel allowances as applicable given multi-location responsibilitiesDirect access to and partnership with the CEOHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV along with a cover letter outlining relevant experience managing multi-property, multi-domain private offices via our official careers portal:🔗 ahsgroupcareers.comAlternatively, candidates may apply directly through our listing on Workable.This is a highly sensitive, principal-facing position. Only candidates with verifiable experience in comparable UHNW/family office environments will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Department

Personal Staff

Salary

AED 840,000 - 960,000